These can be done as pre-reading to give some background knowledge on a discussion of themes in the story, or they can also be used during reading as the themes occur. The theme connections are obvious in some articles, but require deeper reading in others. Many of the articles also list the lexile score. This information should help in differentiating.
Anticipation Guide
Anticipation Guide Hope Was Here.docTea Party
Tea Party Hope Was Here.docNonfiction articles by theme
These can be done as pre-reading to give some background knowledge on a discussion of themes in the story, or they can also be used during reading as the themes occur. The theme connections are obvious in some articles, but require deeper reading in others. Many of the articles also list the lexile score. This information should help in differentiating.Holding on to hope
Survival/overcoming obstacles
Emotional power of food
Sickness, serious illness, and death